I was delighted to recently jury the Winona State University annual juried exhibition at Watkins Gallery. On Wednesday, April 1, WSU hosted a virtual walk-through of the exhibition, which is what is pictured here. It was a great opportunity to forge new connections with regional neighbors!

The Art & Design Department at WSU creates programming for two art galleries on their campus, hosting exhibitions by exciting, cutting-edge contemporary artists and curators across the nation.

I am excited to host “Teaching Place Conference” on June 6, 2020 at 12-6pm. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/teach-place

This event asks higher ed instructors in art/design programs, “How do your frame “place” in your classroom?” The event features presentations, discussions, and activities. It is free, but registration is required.

This event takes into consideration a variety of media and modes of making (public art, documentary work, graphic design, environmental/eco art, social practice, place-based creative collaboration, rural engagement,  and beyond) in relationship to teaching the concept of “place.” Topics of discussion might include, but are not limited to, geographical considerations, issues of privilege and difference, plurality of histories, public engagement, intersection of curating and teaching site-specific practices, and so on.

Presenters include, Sanjit Sethi, Nicole Condon-Shih, Jen Caruso, Natasha Pestich, Alex Braidwood, Jojin Van Winkle, Billi London-Gray, Karen Gergely, Kevin McKelvey, Elise Kirk, Brandon Waybright, Greg Blair, Julie Libersat, Sophie Durbin, Susan Smith, Robert Bubp, Glenna Jennings, Leslie Grant, and Regan Golden.

Registrants will also have the opportunity to participate in a project exchange, a crowd-sourced reading and resources list, an exhibition, and optional Sunday activities.

Teaching Place Conference
Line-up of speakers: https://tinyurl.com/teach-place
Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 12-6pm
MCAD, 2501 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

I am excited to be chairing a panel at the SECAC Conference in Richmond VA, Oct 21-24, 2020, entitled, Self Publishing as Social Practice. I’m looking for presenters. Here’s the abstract:

Proposals are due by April 1, 2020. SECAC membership is required if your presentation is accepted. Conference registration fee is required of all. Visit this link to submit your presentation proposal: https://secac.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/9/home  To submit, select “Studio Art” from the drop-down menu, and then a new drop-down will appear where you can click the title of my panel:

If you’ve never written a conference proposal before, here’s a great article about how to write one.

Conference Dates: October 21-24, 2020
Venue: Richmond Marriott Downtown
Call for Papers Due: April 1, 2020
Website: https://secacart.org/page/Richmond

Please share far and wide! I would love to hear from a wide variety of interested people. 

I have some of my Social Practice Zines on view at an exhibition showcasing the movement of independent publications distributed in nontraditional ways. Zines resist mainstream media, ideals, and profits to an alternative grassroots mode of communication. View hundreds of zines from Oregon and around the world with special programming headed up by zinesters and zine collectors.

February 11th – May 22nd
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday at 11 am to 4 pm.

ARTspace Gallery
510 1st Street
Lake Oswego

LO Reads and OR Humanities Conversation Project // Why DIY? — Feb. 11 // 6-8 p.m.
First Fridays — March 6 // April 3 // May 5 // 5 to 7 p.m.
Drink & Draw – All Things Zine — March 12 // 6 to 8 p.m.
Artist Studio Visit with Kate Bingaman-Burt — April 14 // 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Please join us on Thursday, Jan 30, 2020 at noon in the Concourse Gallery at MCAD. Myself and three other artists will be speaking about our work. Refreshments will be provided in the Emeritus Conference Room.

Thurs, Jan 30, 2020 – NOON
Concourse Gallery (2nd Floor)
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis MN 55404